to slip out; to sneak away; to break into the lead; to get ahead; to begin to fall out (e.g. hair); to break out (of a loop)
to count on one's fingers; to count down the days (in anticipation); to look forward to
to leak out (of a secret); to come out; to be exposed (of a lie, improper behaviour, etc.); to get away (of a fish)
bad(-tasting); unpalatable; poor; unskillful; ugly; unattractive
being heard (by others); being overheard; being leaked (of plans, secrets, etc.); going in one ear and out the other
knowledge (of a skill, art, etc.); proficiency; essentials; know-how; preparedness; readiness
unpleasant; awkward; embarrassing; uneasy
metal sake jug; sake warmer
escape; flight; breakout; fleeing; desertion
(one's) superior; (one's) boss; the higher-ups
to suddenly understand (esp. on basis of experience or memory); to come to mind; to recall (in a flash); to be reminded of; to call to mind; to think of
negligence; carelessness; inattention; unpreparedness
to grow weak; to become weak; to lose strength
to relax one's mind; to feel relaxed; to become remiss; to cease paying careful attention
to be amazed; to be shocked; to be astonished; to be astounded; to be disgusted; to be exasperated
person; character; one's character; one's personality; able person; talented person
to strike; to hit; to attack; to bash; to sound out (someone's views); to pound (meat or fish); to chop into small pieces
to straighten up one's back (e.g. stand up straight, sit up straight); to hold one's head high
life; existence; (one's) working life; career; life force; lifeblood
to mask; to cover; to cloak; to hide; to conceal
visit; call; arrival (e.g. of spring); advent; news; tidings
acquaintance; relations; sexual intercourse; intersection
offering (e.g. to the gods); votive offering
to have a rumor circulating
to jump at; to leap at; to fly at; to spring at; to pounce on
after (a long process); at the end of; last line (of a renga)
easily; readily; quickly; lightly (seasoned food, applied make-up, etc.); plainly; simply
to step aside; to move (out of the way); to make way; to resign; to retire; to quit
repetition; repeat; reiteration; repeatedly; again and again; continually
role; assignment; position (of responsibility); post; part (in a play, film, etc.); role
town; block; street; road; chō (unit of length, approx. 109.09 m); chō (unit of land area, approx. 0.99 hectares)
composition; construction; formation; makeup; structure; organization
preparing for winter; winter clothes
going ahead; going first; preceding; coming before; scoring first; getting off to a lead
poor (living); barely continuing; just scraping along; very narrow